Les Charmes de la Vie is a painting by the French painter Jean-antoine Watteau. The painting portrays an intimate music party set against the backdrop of a majestic terrace. This classic Fêtes galantes depicts ideal sociability around music, conversation, and flirting. In this painting, several figures are arranged on paving in the open air, including …
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The Embarkation for Cythera is an oil painting by Jean-Antoine Watteau, a French Rococo painter. The painting was submitted as his reception piece to the Royal Academy of Painting and Sculpture in 1717 and is considered a masterpiece of 18th century French painting. It depicts dreamy aristocratic love and shifts the waning Baroque style to …
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Diego Velazquez’s painting, “Philip IV as a hunter,” depicts the middle-aged King of Spain during his long reign (1621-65). Commissioned in 1624, along with two other portraits, this scene shows Philip IV dressed in a lavish hunting outfit. The splendour of his costume suggests that it was made for a specific celebration. A similar outfit …
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Menippus is a significant painting created by the Spanish artist Diego Velázquez during 1639-1641, which can be found at the Museo del Prado in Madrid. Velázquez was well-acquainted with the satirical tradition of painting, and that knowledge is evident in his depictions of Menippus and Aesop. Goya also recognized the value of Velázquez’s portrait pair …
Diego Velázquez is a renowned Spanish artist of the 17th century, who painted the full-length portrait of Nun Jerónima de la Fuente in 1620. The oil on canvas painting, measuring 160 x 110 cm, is displayed at the Museo del Prado in Madrid. Jerónima was the first abbess of the convent of Santa Clara de …
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Diego Velázquez’s ‘Queen Isabel, Standing’ is a prominent Baroque-style painting that portrays Queen Isabel of Bourbon in full length. The 17th-century oil portrait has drapery incorporated into the painting, further emphasizing the queen’s regal appearance. This iconic piece is a testament to Velázquez’s genius and technical mastery as an artist. One of the notable aspects …
The Needlewoman is an unfinished portrait painted by Spanish artist Diego Velázquez between 1635 and 1643. As a leading artist for the court of King Philip IV of Spain, Velázquez was known for his masterful use of chiaroscuro, which is seen in this painting through the light and shadow used to model the subject’s head. …
Diego Velázquez’s baroque painting “The Supper at Emmaus” depicts the biblical moment when Christ reveals himself to two disciples during a meal after his resurrection. The artwork deviates and modernizes the traditional portrayal of Emmaus by adding strong dramatic lighting, realistic facial expressions, and still-life details. The work of Caravaggio inspired these elements in Velázquez’s …
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Vincent Van Gogh painted several versions of a wheat field, with cypresses in 1889 while he was a patient at the psychiatric hospital of Saint-Paul de Mausole. This painting is part of his wheat field series and was exhibited at the asylum. Wheat represented human life and manual labor to Van Gogh, whereas the cypresses …
Vincent Van Gogh painted several versions of Wheat Field with Cypresses in the summer of 1889 while under psychiatric care at Saint-Paul de Mausole in St-Rémy. The National Gallery’s painting, completed in September, is part of his wheat field series and features a winding path leading through cypress trees to a wheat field on a …
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Vincent Van Gogh, famous Dutch artist, created over 25 self-portraits during his stay in Paris (1886-88). One of his most notable pieces is the Self-portrait with Straw Hat, painted during the summer of 1887. This artwork demonstrates Van Gogh’s loose and sketchy style. In the Self-portrait with Straw Hat, Van Gogh dons a yellow straw …
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Vincent Van Gogh’s “Tree with Ivy in the Asylum Garden” is a beautiful representation of nature, painted by the artist in 1889. The artwork depicts a view of several trees with numerous shades of yellow, green, brown, and blue painted thickly on canvas. The tops of the trees and foreground are emphasized with pencil work …
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Vincent Van Gogh painted the Portrait of Superintendent Trabuc in 1889-90 during his stay at Saint Paul for mental illness. The original painting is lost but copies of it survive. The sitter’s interesting expression is depicted in sparse surroundings and a grave mood. Van Gogh was known to paint people to practice, as evidenced by …
Vincent Van Gogh painted a series of oil paintings titled “The Wheat Field” in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence. One of the paintings from this series is “Wheatfield with Sun and Cloud,” which was completed in 1889. This painting portrays the view that Van Gogh observed from his bedroom window on the top floor of an asylum. He used …
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Vincent van Gogh’s Irises painting dates back to 1889 when he was staying at Saint-Paul asylum. This oil painting portrays a composition full of rich purple iris flowers without any indication of a sky, building or mountains in the background. It is said that van Gogh painted over 100 other works during his stay at …
Vincent van Gogh’s “Village Street and Steps in Auvers with Two Figures” is a small oil on canvas painting created in 1890 during the artist’s time in Auvers-sur-Oise. As part of the Post-Impressionist movement, Van Gogh used flat areas of vibrant color and controlled brushwork to depict a village street and stairs, accurately capturing the …
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Vincent Van Gogh’s Self-Portrait Dedicated to Paul Gauguin, painted in 1888, depicts the artist with a monastic severity. The portrait measures 24 x 19-11/16 inches and is oil on canvas. Van Gogh chose to represent himself with pale, ghostly features. The painting was created during his time in Arles as he sought to establish an …
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Vincent van Gogh’s painting, Field with Poppies, is an oil painting created in 1889. This piece was painted during his stay at a mental institution and features poppy flowers that he famously painted between 1886 and 1890. The painting is known for its swirls of color and lines of perspective that give the canvas dynamism, …
Vincent Van Gogh’s “Old Vineyard with Peasant Woman” is a watercolour painting created in May 1890 while he was living in Auvers-sur-Oise, France. Interestingly, this town is where Van Gogh spent the last few months of his life. The painting depicts a vineyard and a peasant woman, which was a common theme in his work. …
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Vincent Van Gogh’s The Old Mill is an oil painting completed in 1888 during his stay in Arles. The painting depicts a mill with exaggerated angles and vibrant effects, created by the painter’s thick application of paint. Known for freeing color from a merely descriptive function, Van Gogh poured all his energy into his strokes, …
Vincent Van Gogh painted “Mountains at Saint-Remy with Dark Cottage” while staying at the mental hospital in Saint-Rémy-de-Provence from 1889-1890. This landscape showcases the mountainous terrain and pastoral fields that he was drawn to during his time there. Van Gogh’s use of dynamic brushstrokes and rich surface texture captures the natural beauty of the area, …
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Vincent Van Gogh, one of the most famous post-impressionist painters of all time, painted several stunning wheat field scenes during his career. One such masterpiece is Green Wheat Field. This painting was produced in Saint-Paul de Mausole sanatorium near Saint-Rémy in 1889. In this artwork, he depicts grassy stalks that seem to be in motion …
Vincent van Gogh’s 1890 Portrait of Dr. Gachet is a highly revered painting of his time. Two authentic versions of the portrait were painted by Van Gogh in June 1890 at Auvers-sur-Oise during his final months, shortly before his death. The painting was created as an homage to Dr. Paul Gachet, who took care of …
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Vincent van Gogh’s Entrance to the Public Gardens in Arles is part of a series of paintings executed by the artist during a period of intense creativity between August and October 1888. The painting features isolated and self-involved figures, with the real theme being the magnificent blue pine that van Gogh admired. The brushwork in …
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Vincent Van Gogh’s Self-Portrait with Bandaged Ear depicts the artist’s personal struggles and artistic power during a dark time in his life. The painting was created in January of 1889, shortly after the artist left the hospital where he received treatment for cutting off most of his left ear. Interestingly, the painting is a mirror …
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Vincent Van Gogh’s painting “Corridor in the Asylum” depicts the asylum in St. Rémy where he spent a year towards the end of his life. The oil color and essence over black chalk on pink laid paper was painted during his confinement and is considered one of his most powerful depictions of the asylum. It …
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Vincent Van Gogh’s “Cafe Terrace On The Place Du Forum” is an iconic painting completed in September 1888. Featuring a vibrant terrace with tables and chairs, the painting captures the energy of a southern French evening. The beautifully lit terrace highlights the warm ambiance of the cafe, which is set against a backdrop of stunning …
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Vincent van Gogh created Trees in the Garden of the Asylum during his stay at Saint-Rémy-de-Provence, France in 1889. The artwork is a watercolor sketch and study of the trees found in the asylum garden. Van Gogh was inspired by nature and often painted trees throughout his career as an artist. During his time in …
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The Ghent Altarpiece is a 15th-century polyptych, painted by Jan and Hubert van Eyck. It was commissioned for the Vijd Chapel in the church of St. John the Baptist in Ghent, Belgium, and remains on display at St Bavo’s Cathedral in Ghent to this day. The art piece consists of 12 panels that form a …
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Timotheos, or Portrait of a Young Man, is a one-of-a-kind painting by the Flemish artist Jan van Eyck. It is notable for its green head-dress and red coat, worn by an unidentified subject with highly individual features. The piece is a three-quarters view painted on an oil-on-oak panel in 1432. The portrait also features a …
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The Thyssen Annunciation is a diptych painting by the Flemish artist Jan van Eyck believed to have been created in c. 1436. The artwork is part of a series of small-format works likely intended for private devotion and is considered one of the most complex paintings rich in not only symbolism but also iconography. This …
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Man with Pinks, a portrait created by Jan van Eyck in approximately 1435, is displayed at the Gemäldegalerie in Berlin. The painting showcases van Eyck’s precise and detailed approach to portraiture. The sitter in the painting has a stubbled face and semi-bloodshot eyes, suggesting that he is entering middle age. This sharp analysis of the …
The Portrait of Baudouin de Lannoy is a small oil-on-panel painting by the renowned Flemish artist, Jan van Eyck. Completed around 1435, it depicts Baldwin of Lannoy, a contemporary Flemish statesman and ambassador for Philip the Good at the court of Henry V of England. The work was commissioned to commemorate his entry into the …
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Paolo Uccello’s ‘Rout of San Romano’ is a set of three paintings that depict a battle scene between Florentine and Sienese forces in 1432. The painting emphasizes a decorative and non-illusionistic system that demonstrates Uccello’s mastery over perspective, as well as his appreciation for military honor. This artwork showcases the artist’s virtuosity in constructing foreshortened …
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Paolo Uccello’s paintings of The Battle of San Romano are a testament to the artist’s incredible skill and imagination. Completed in the 1430s, Uccello’s three-panel masterpiece depicts the events of the battle between Florence and Siena in 1432. While there is no documentation outlining what exactly happened during this battle, Uccello created his paintings based …
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Cy Twombly, an American painter, sculptor, and photographer, created Untitled in 1970. The artwork is an offset lithograph printed in black and gray, signed by the artist. Twombly’s work is known for its large paintings with scribbled marks, calligraphic or graffiti-like words, letters, numbers, and references to Classical culture. He sought inspiration from ancient Greek, …
Joseph Mallord William Turner, an English Romantic landscape painter, is known for his expressive use of light, color, and atmosphere in his paintings. His first oil painting exhibited at the Royal Academy was a marine nocturne that depicted a moonlight scene. One of his famous works in this theme is “Keelmen Heaving in Coals by …
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Henri Toulouse-Lautrec was a French artist who created many portraits and caricatures of Yvette Guilbert. Guilbert was a famous singer and one of Toulouse-Lautrec’s favorite models in fin-de-siècle Paris. In “Yvette Guilbert Taking a Curtain Call,” which is a notable artwork created by Toulouse-Lautrec in 1894, Guilbert is depicted on stage greeting the audience as …
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Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec’s painting, At the Moulin Rouge / Two Women Waltzing, is an iconic depiction of Parisian nightlife and the famous cabaret, the Moulin Rouge. The artwork was painted in 1892 and is considered a masterpiece of Post-Impressionist art. It depicts two women waltzing, one being the dancer and comedian Cha-U-Kao and the other …
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Henri Toulouse-Lautrec’s The Two Girlfriends is a Post-Impressionist genre painting that depicts a scene from a brothel. Created in 1894, the oil on cardboard artwork measures 48 x 35 cm and is located at the Musee Toulouse-Lautrec in Albi, France. Despite its snapshot-like appearance, Lautrec carefully arranged the composition of The Two Girlfriends. The artwork …
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Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec’s “Moulin Rouge: La Goulue” is a color lithograph poster that advertised the Moulin Rouge dance hall in 1891. It features two famous dancers, La Goulue and “No-Bones” Valentin, and is recognized as one of the artist’s most recognizable advertisements. La Goulue, whose real name was Louise Weber, was a star performer known …
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Henri Toulouse-Lautrec, a renowned French painter, frequented the Moulin Rouge dance hall in Montmartre during his lifetime. His first commissioned poster was for Moulin Rouge and featured La Goulue, a star performer known for her insatiable appetite. Toulouse-Lautrec’s advertisement posters for Moulin Rouge lifted advertising to the status of an art form and became his …
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In 1892, the French cabaret singer, comedian, and nightclub owner Aristide Bruant commissioned Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec to design a poster for his performances at the Ambassadeurs and Eldorado clubs. Toulouse-Lautrec captured Bruant’s commanding personality with his iconic portrait of him wearing a wide-brimmed hat, black cloak, and bright-red scarf. The lithograph poster was printed in …
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Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec’s painting titled “Justine Dieuhl” depicts the model Justine Dieuhl in exquisite detail. It was painted in 1891, using oil on cardboard with dimensions of 74 x 58 cm. The model’s striking presence in the painting is enhanced by Lautrec’s signature use of blue with violet tones for her dress and hat. The …
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“La Schiavona” (c. 1510) is a renowned portrait by the Italian Renaissance master Titian (Tiziano Vecellio). The painting is notable for its depiction of an unidentified woman, often referred to as “La Schiavona,” which translates to “the Dalmatian woman.” This title suggests that the sitter might have been from the Dalmatian coast, which was part …
Wayne Thiebaud’s Coloma Ridge is a landscape painting that was created in 1967-68, depicting the mountains near Sacramento. Although Thiebaud is mainly associated with the Pop Art movement because of his works featuring objects from mass culture such as food and cosmetics, this painting stands apart. Coloma Ridge is part of a series of views …
Wayne Thiebaud’s 24th Street Intersection is a cityscape painting that measures 90.5 x 121.9 cm and was painted in oil in an expressionist style in 1977. The dominant colors used are orange, yellow, white, and brown. Thiebaud is mainly associated with the Pop art movement due to his interest in depicting mass culture objects such …
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Mark Tansey’s 1992 painting, “Picasso and Braque,” depicts the two artists attempting to launch an airplane that is modeled after an early Picasso collage. Currently held by the Los Angeles County Museum of Art, the monochromatic painting showcases Tansey’s utmost precision in creating hyper-realistic art. Pablo Picasso, the most dominant artist of the first half …
Portrait of a Youth by Michael Sweerts, created between 1659 and 1661, is a stunning piece that depicts a young boy. Rendered with red and brown earth tones, the painting catches the viewer’s attention with glistening blue eyes and parted lips, evoking the tenderness of boyhood. The portrait is one of at least five similar …
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Michael Sweerts’s painting, “An Old Woman Spinning,” created around 1646-48 during the years he spent in Rome, is a beautiful representation of Italian street life. It depicts an Italian peasant woman holding a distaff and a spindle, dressed in simple clothing. The oil on canvas artwork measures H 43 x W 34 cm and is …
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Flemish artist Michael Sweerts’ self-portrait, created in circa 1660, depicts a man holding a skull while looking over his shoulder at the viewer. Sweerts was known for creating allegorical paintings, genre pieces, portraits and tronies. He resided in various locations including Rome, Brussels, Amsterdam, Persia and India where he eventually passed away. The painting portrays …
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Michael Sweerts was a Flemish painter and printmaker known for his allegorical and genre paintings, portraits, and tronies. Born in Brussels in 1618, he led an itinerant life, which took him to Rome, Amsterdam, Persia, India and eventually back to Brussels. His diverse experiences across the world reflected in his artworks. He was influenced by …
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Flemish painter Michael Sweerts’ “Mars Destroying the Arts” is an oil on canvas painting measuring 69 x 51 cm. It features a figure of Mars, the god of war in Roman mythology, amidst an allegorical scene of war destroying art. This particular artwork is currently a part of a private collection and reproductions are available …
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Michael Sweerts painted A Young Maidservant, which dates back to around 1660. It is considered one of his most beautiful works and often compared with Girl with a Pearl Earring by Vermeer. The portrait was created with a mixture of realism and idealization, showing Sweerts’ interest in portraying common people. The painting is part of …
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Michael Sweerts was a Flemish artist who lived from 1618 to 1664. One of his most famous works is “Man Holding a Jug,” which he created in approximately 1655-60. In this painting, Sweerts depicts an ordinary person, similar to Vermeer’s approach in “Girl with a Pearl Earring.” While “low life” subjects in art can be …
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A Young Man in a Grey Jacket is a portrait painted around 1659 by Michael Sweerts, a Flemish painter known for his allegorical and genre paintings, portraits, and tronies. Sweerts’ personal style was characterized by the quiet melancholy dignity of his figures and exquisite tonality. The painting features a bust-length portrait of a young man …
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Michael Sweerts’ portrait painting, entitled “Portrait of a Young Boy with a Hat,” created around 1655-56, is an oil on canvas depiction of a young boy’s face. Despite his apparent lower social class, the artist has captured the boy’s gentle grace through lighting manipulation that creates shadows and patterns. The artwork measures 39 x 27 …
Joaquín Sorolla y Bastida was a Spanish painter who was born in Valencia in 1863. He is most known for his impressionist-style paintings, especially those that capture the sunny seacoast of Valencia. Sorolla had a unique ability to depict the effects of blazing sunlight and his paintings are reminiscent of artists such as John Singer …
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John Sloan, a prominent figure in the Ashcan School of painters is known for his urban genre scenes and works that perfectly capture neighborhood life in New York City. Two of his most famous works are titled Fifth Avenue, one painted in 1909 and the other in 1911. These paintings depict an everyday scene on …
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Artist John Sloan’s 1910 painting, “Clown Making Up,” is an oil on canvas genre painting that depicts an old clown preparing for his performance in front of a mirror. The painting measures 32 1/8 x 26 inches and can be found in The Phillips Collection in Washington DC. Sloan was part of The Eight, also …
Alfred Sisley, a British-French impressionist landscape painter, created the painting Station at Sevres in approximately 1879. The artwork depicts a landscape that includes buildings and trees. Sisley spent most of his life in France but retained British citizenship. His style was consistent with the Impressionist movement, painting en plein air to capture natural light and …
Alfred Sisley, an English Impressionist landscape painter who lived in France, created “Provencher’s Mill at Moret” in 1883. This painting depicts the road from Moret to Sainte-Mammès and is recognized as one of Sisley’s most consistent dedication to painting landscapes en plein air. The artwork is now housed at the Museum Boymans-van Beuningen in Rotterdam, …
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Alfred Sisley was a renowned artist who settled in Moret-sur-Loing in 1889, a medieval town that inspired many of his paintings. While living there, he painted the Church of Notre Dame at Moret-sur-Loing multiple times. One of his most famous works is The Canal du Loing at Moret, which he donated to the Musée du …
Alfred Sisley, a well-known impressionist artist, created a stunning painting titled Garden Path in Louveciennes (Chemin de l’Etarch) in 1873. This painting depicts the beauty of nature with its intricate details and unique charm. Like his other landscape paintings, Sisley consistently dedicated himself to painting en plein air or outdoors. In this particular artwork, Sisley …
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Alfred Sisley’s painting, The Chemin De By Through Woods At Roches-courtaut, is a landscape masterpiece. It was painted in 1880 using oil on canvas with dimensions of 60 x 81 cm. This artwork features natural landscapes of forests, waterfalls, rivers, and trees. The painting is a perfect example of the Impressionism style that Alfred Sisley …
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Paul Signac’s Women at the Well, Opus 238 is an oil painting created in 1892 using the pointillism and neo-impressionism styles. The painting depicts two women drawing water from a well in Provence, a common sight in many rural French communities. This work is part of Signac’s larger composition called Au Temps d’Harmonie, an allegory …
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The painting Entrance to the Grand Canal, Venice by Paul Signac is a neo-impressionist cityscape that depicts the iconic Grand Canal in Venice, Italy. Created in 1905 after Signac’s trip to Venice, the painting measures 73.5 x 92.1 cm and features Santa Maria della Salute and Dogana da Mar as its main subjects. Signac’s technique …
Sunset, Herblay, Opus 206 is a masterpiece of Pointillistic painting by the French Neo-Impressionist artist Paul Signac. The painting was completed in 1889 and depicts a picturesque sunset over the village of Herblay on the River Seine. This artwork is part of the collection at Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum in Glasgow. Signac’s technique involves …
French artist Paul Signac’s “Sunday,” an oil on canvas painting measuring 150×150 cm was created between 1888-1890. The painting shows a busy harbor scene with sailboats, steamships, and other vessels sailing in the calm Mediterranean waters. The painting’s subject is typical of the Impressionist and Neo-Impressionist movements that were popular in France during the period. …
Paul Signac, a renowned French Neo-Impressionist painter, created an exquisite masterpiece titled The Coastal Path, Saint-Tropez in 1894. This painting is heavily influenced by modern theories on optics and color as well as the work of Impressionists. Signac also worked with Georges Seurat to develop the Pointillist style that he used in this artwork. The …
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Houses In The Port, Saint-Tropez, Opus 237 is a famous post-impressionist artwork created by French painter Paul Signac in 1892. The painting depicts light as stimulating particles rather than an atmosphere surrounding an object. Signac constructed a large studio in Saint-Tropez, where he completed many of his works. This particular artwork is significant in that …
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The painting titled “Still Life with Pitcher” was created by French artist Paul Signac in 1919. The artwork is a watercolor and graphite piece, measuring 30.2 x 44.8 cm, and can be found at the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Signac’s painting style was heavily influenced by modern theories on optics and color, …
Still Life with a Book and Oranges is an oil on canvas painting by the French artist Paul Signac. It was created in 1885 and is currently located at the Gemäldegalerie in Berlin, Germany. This piece belongs to the genre of still life and showcases oranges lying alongside a book. Paul Signac, along with Georges …
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The Large Pine, Saint-Tropez is a masterpiece painting by Paul Signac created around 1892-93. Signac was a remarkable Neo-Impressionist artist who used Pointillism techniques in most of his paintings. He had a special connection to the Pine Tree at Saint-Tropez, which he painted several times, including “The Large Pine, Saint-Tropez.” Signac was always looking for …
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Above Saint-Tropez, The Customs House Pathway is an oil on canvas painting completed in 1905 by French artist Paul Signac. It measures 72.8 x 89.5 cm and is currently held in a private collection. Signac was one of the principal neo-impressionists who, along with Georges Seurat, helped develop the pointillist style. The painting depicts a …
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French Neo-Impressionist painter Paul Signac depicted the French fishing harbor of Saint-Tropez through his paintings, including his renowned landscape painting, “Le Pin De Bonaventura A Saint-tropez.” The painting features a giant Umbrella Pine, skillfully captured with the artist’s Pointillist style using oil on canvas in 1892. Signac’s contribution to Neo-Impressionism was notable and revolutionary. He …
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Charles Sheeler’s Classic Landscape painting is an iconic example of the Precisionist Movement that emerged during the modernization of America in the 1930s. This artwork portrays the Ford Auto Company’s River Rouge factory complex in Detroit, where Sheeler utilized his photographs and film stills to create a masterpiece that captures geometry, form, and abstraction. The …
Charles Sheeler, a prominent American painter and photographer, is known for his Precisionist style. One of his most significant works is Bucks County Barn, which reflects the artist’s memories of Pennsylvania’s barns. He admired the functionality and geometry of these structures. Sheeler captured the barns around Doylestown, Pennsylvania between 1910 and 1926 using painting, drawing, …
Die Fruhlingstur (the Spring Door) is a significant artwork by Kurt Schwitters, a German artist best known for his contributions to the Dada movement. The piece was created in 1938, during Schwitters’ time in Norway to escape Nazi Germany. It is an intricate collage made of various materials such as newspaper clippings, fabric fragments, and …
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Merzbild Rossfett is a significant artwork created by Kurt Schwitters around 1919. The artwork, which belongs to the larger Merz art movement developed by Schwitters, is essentially a collage made up of found objects such as newspaper clippings and train tickets. Schwitters aimed to create a unique form of art that deconstructed traditional techniques and …
Kurt Schwitters was a notable German Dada artist known for his use of found objects, typography, and sound poetry in his works. One of his renowned paintings is Das Kreisen (Revolving) from 1919. This abstract piece demonstrates the Dada style that Schwitters was associated with. Das Kreisen features bold shapes and colors arranged in a …
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Kurt Schwitters was a German artist who left his mark on the Dada movement. Apart from painting, he practiced several other genres such as sound, sculpture, graphic design, and installation art among others. He is renowned for his Merz Pictures collages that incorporated typography, found objects, and sound poetry to achieve unique compositions. “Ohne Titel …
Kurt Schwitters’ artwork, Mz 410 Irgendsowas (something or other), created in 1922, exemplifies the artist’s shift from figurative painting to abstract collage. Schwitters was an innovative artist who collected discarded materials and arranged them into works of art. He explored a variety of genres and media, including Dadaism, Constructivism, Surrealism, poetry, sound, painting, sculpture, graphic …
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Kurt Schwitters was a German artist born in 1887 in Hanover, Germany. His famous artwork, Merzbild Einunddreissig (merzpicture Thirty-one), was created in 1920 and exemplifies the Dada style. The piece was assembled using scraps and objects collected from the streets of Hanover and carefully composed and affixed with glue and nails to a painted board. …
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Kurt Schwitters’ Bild Mit Heller Mitte (Picture With Light Center) is a painted collage that measures 33 1/4 x 25 7/8 inches and is housed at The Museum of Modern Art in New York. Created in 1919, the artwork is an example of Schwitters’ famous Merz Pictures. It is made using cut-and-pasted colored paper, printed …
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Kurt Schwitters created Heavy Relief in 1945 while living in exile in England. This relief sculpture is considered one of the largest and finest examples of Schwitters’ late work. Heavy Relief measures approximately four feet high by three feet wide and is made of various materials, including wood, metal and plastic. Schwitters was known for …
Antonio Allegri gen. Correggio’s “Die Heilige Nacht” is a renowned painting in Europe and is exhibited in Dresden. Correggio was a master of Chiaroscuro and anticipated Baroque and Rococo art, making his artwork stand out for its luminosity and realism. Kurt Schwitters, also known for his collages and part of the Dada movement, replicated Correggio’s …
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Kurt Schwitters, a German artist famously associated with the Dada movement, created an interesting watercolor and pencil artwork titled “Aquarell 1 Das Herz Geht Vom Zucker Zum Kaffee” in 1919. The painting portrays a heart shape that transitions from sugar to coffee, using various shades of blue and brown. Schwitters was known for his innovative …
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Hochgebirgsfriedhof is a mountain graveyard that holds relevance to Kurt Schwitters in 1919. This site marked the beginning of his work with found objects, as he discovered debris on the mountainside and used them as material for his art pieces. The range of materials he used included wood planks, scraps of metal, and discarded machine …
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Kurt Schwitters’ Glass Flower is a unique piece of art that was created in 1940. The artwork depicts a glass flower with delicate petals and a green stem, with the base containing metal shavings and wooden sticks arranged symmetrically on the bottom. The glass petals are colored in red, yellow, blue, and green which contrasts …
Mz 169, also known as Formen Im Raum or Forms in Space, is a sculpture created by German artist Kurt Schwitters in 1920. The artwork consists of a series of wooden spheres and cylinders, suspended on strings from a metal armature. These elements are arranged to create a complex network of lines and planes that …
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Kurt Schwitters was a German artist associated with the Dada movement and Constructivism. He was known for his collages called Merz Pictures, which he created by collecting broken materials from the streets. One of his notable artworks in this style is (Elikan), which he made around 1925. (Elikan) is an example of Schwitters’ work in …
Kurt Schwitters, a well-known Dada artist, created Merzbild 1924, I. Relief Mit Kruez Und Kugel in the year of 1924. This sculpture incorporated found objects and collage to create a unique composition. The artwork consists of a wooden board with geometric shapes made out of various materials such as metal, wire mesh, nails and other …
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Bild 1926, 3.cicero is a notable work created by the German artist Kurt Schwitters in 1926. Schwitters was a prominent figure in the Dadaist and Constructivist movements and his unique artistic style is characterized by his use of found objects, typography, sound poetry, and collage. The piece is part of the Merz series of works …
Egon Schiele’s Self-portrait With Raised Right Elbow is an Expressionist painting, created in 1914 in Vienna, Austria. The portrait showcases Schiele’s peculiar style and features the artist staring wildly. The color scheme of the painting is primarily brown, but specific areas of the body have been tinted red for effect. This self-portrait portrays Schiele showcasing …
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A timeless portrayal of motherhood, Egon Schiele’s “Mother with Two Children” is an expressive work that exemplifies the Expressionist style. This oil on canvas painting is located in Belvedere Museum in Vienna, Austria and measures 150 x 160 cm. The subjects depicted are a mother and her two children, with Schiele utilizing contrasting colors and …
Egon Schiele’s 1911 painting, “Self-Portrait with Outstretched Arms,” depicts the artist in an expressive and revealing pose. The portrait demonstrates Schiele’s fascination with subjective experience and self-reflection. The color scheme is limited to browns, with only certain areas of the body tinted red. Schiele often painted figures in his work which were emotionally charged, jarring, …
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Little Tree (Chestnut Tree at Lake Constance) is a beautiful watercolor painting completed by Egon Schiele in 1912. This artwork is categorized under the Expressionism genre and is known for capturing the essence of nature using quick, fluid lines. The painting depicts a chestnut tree during autumn, with stunning details that show Schiele’s mastery of …
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Albert Pinkham Ryder’s With Sloping Mast and Dipping Prow is a masterpiece of Symbolism and Tonalism, measuring 30.4 x 30.4cm and painted with oil on canvas mounted on fiberboard. In this painting, Ryder portrays the haunting beauty of the sea with an elegantly painted boat that appears to be floating in a dreamy, mystical world. …
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Peter Paul Rubens was commissioned to create an altarpiece for the Church of the Augustinian Fathers in Antwerp, resulting in his famous work, “Virgin and Child Enthroned with Saints.” The artwork now resides in the Royal Museum of Fine Arts in Antwerp. This oil painting depicts the Virgin Mary seated on a marble and porphyry …
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The artwork titled “Oak Trees in the Gorge of Apremont” was created by Théodore Rousseau between 1850-52. It depicts a serene landscape featuring tall oak trees in a gorge, with sunlight filtering through the leaves onto the forest floor. The artist employs his signature style of loose brushstrokes and muted colors to create a sense …
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Scout Attacked By A Tiger or “Eclaireur Attaque Par Un Tigre” is a painting created in 1904 by French artist Henri Rousseau. The painting depicts a man dressed in a uniform, holding a gun and being attacked by a tiger in a jungle scene. This masterpiece is an example of Rousseau’s naive or primitive style, …
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Henri Rousseau’s 1903 painting, “Portrait of the Artist’s Second Wife with a Lamp,” is a masterpiece created in his Naïve Art or Primitive style. The painting depicts his wife with a blank expression and lifted brow. Known as Le Douanier, Rousseau was a French Post-Impressionist painter in the Naïve or Primitive manner with an occupation …
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Henri Rousseau’s Myself: Portrait-Landscape is a Post-Impressionist Oil on Canvas Painting from 1890 that currently resides at the Prague National Gallery in the Czech Republic. The painting depicts Rousseau standing in front of a Parisian landscape featuring the Eiffel Tower and a ship decorated with world flags. He presents himself as a serious man with …
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Henri Rousseau’s painting titled “Liberty Inviting Artists to Take Part in the 22nd Exhibition of the Societe des Artistes Independants” is a piece of artwork done in the Naive Art style. Created in 1905-6, this painting depicts Liberty standing tall and inviting artists to participate in an exhibition. The painting is an allegory that showcases …
Henri Rousseau’s Self-portrait of the Artist with a Lamp, created in 1903, is a Post-Impressionist oil on canvas painting. It features the artist presenting himself in an oversized scale while holding his brush and palette. He is dressed in a dapper suit and traditional beret worn by artists. The landscape background showcases the Eiffel Tower …
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The Merry Jesters is a painting by self-taught artist Henri Rousseau, created in 1906. It depicts a group of bearded monkeys and an exotic bird, apparently caught off-guard during their play by some unknown commotion. The foreground of the painting features the monkeys huddled together, with one clinging to a tree trunk in fear. This …
Henri Rousseau’s painting “Bouquet of Flowers with an Ivy Branch” is a stunning example of Naïve Art, also known as Primitivism. Created in 1909, this oil on canvas painting measures 610 x 495 mm and can be found in the Albright-Knox Art Gallery in Buffalo, NY. It features a floral arrangement of blooming white and …
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Henri Rousseau’s Rendezvous in the Forest is a painting that depicts a meeting between an array of people, including a lion, amidst trees and a blue sky. It is an example of Rousseau’s integration of popular culture materials like dime store adventure novels and postcards. The French Post-Impressionist artist was a toll collector in Paris …
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Henri Rousseau’s “Bouquet of Flowers” is a painting that was created in 1910. The artwork features a vibrant bouquet of flowers depicted against a dark background. The painting is an example of Rousseau’s signature style, which includes bold colors and simplified shapes. Rousseau was a self-taught artist who specialized in naïve or primitive art. Despite …
Henri Rousseau’s painting from 1905 depicts a woman walking in an exotic forest, featuring vibrant, vivid colors. Although he had no formal art training, Rousseau became known for his dreamlike landscapes and exotic animals in his paintings. He was influenced by primitive art and nature, which is evident in this particular piece. Rousseau is considered …
Henri Rousseau’s c. 1898 painting, “The Eiffel Tower,” is an iconic depiction of pre-war Paris. The oil on canvas artwork features a self-portrait of Rousseau wearing his signature artist’s beret and suit, standing before a landscape that includes the Eiffel Tower and a ship with world flags. This painting is part of the collection at …
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The Portrait of Joseph Brummer is a painting created by Henri Rousseau in 1909. The painting depicts Joseph Brummer, a Hungarian-born art dealer and collector who exhibited antique artifacts, early European art, and works of modern painters and sculptors in his galleries in Paris and New York. This portrait is an example of Naïve Art …
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Dante Gabriel Rossetti’s painting “The Wedding of St. George and Princess Sabra” was completed in 1857 and is a prominent example of his romanticism style. In the painting, St. George is depicted resting after slaying the dragon, while threading a lock of Princess Sabra’s hair through his helmet. Rossetti depicted himself as St. George and …
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Veronica Veronese is a Venetian-inspired oil painting from 1872, created by British artist Dante Gabriel Rossetti. The painting features Alexa Wilding as the model, and was intended to be a companion piece to “Lady Lilith”. It represents Rossetti’s artistic output during the 1860s and 1870s where he drew inspiration from Venice. In “Veronica Veronese”, Rossetti …
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Dante Gabriel Rossetti’s 1862 painting entitled “St. George and the Princess Sabra” depicts St. George and Princess Sabra after he saved her from a dragon, with the public celebration subordinate to their intimate interaction. The composition is claustrophobic and hints at Rossetti’s dilemma of being involved with Elizabeth Siddal, who modeled for Princess Sabra just …
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Monna Vanna is a masterpiece created by Dante Gabriel Rossetti in 1866. The painting features a portrait of a red-haired woman holding a feather fan and wearing an exquisite embroidered gown of white and gold. Rossetti’s attention to detail can be seen in the carefully crafted dress, hair, fan, jewelry, and accessories. The painting is …
Dante Gabriel Rossetti, an influential figure in the Pre-Raphaelite movement, was a British painter, poet and founder of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood. His renowned unfinished painting “Found” depicts a young farmer discovering his destitute prostitute sweetheart on the streets of London. The painting is one of very few examples that grapples with social realism in Rossetti’s …
Dante Gabriel Rossetti’s painting, La Donna della Finestra (The Lady of Pity), executed in 1879, is an oil on canvas piece that measures 39¾ x 29¼ inches. The model for this painting was Jane Burden Morris. This work of art is widely recognized for its striking fusion of poetry and image. In this piece, love’s …
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A Vision of Fiammetta is an oil painting created by Dante Gabriel Rossetti in the Pre-Raphaelite style. Maria Spartali Stillman posed as the model for the single figure depicted in the painting. The artwork is part of a series of “double works” that accompanied Rossetti’s Ballads and Sonnets. The painting showcases a soft translation of …
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Fazio’s Mistress is an oil painting by the artist Dante Gabriel Rossetti, completed in 1863. Inspired by Fazio degli Uberti’s Canzone, it was initially a part of a double work with Rossetti’s Early Italian Poets painting. The artwork depicts a woman with red hair plaiting it before an ebony mirror while holding a jade brush …
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Created in 1857-58, “A Christmas Carol” is a genre painting by Dante Gabriel Rossetti in the Romanticism style. It features a maiden dressed in resplendent Eastern attire while playing a stringed instrument and singing from Middle English sources. The theme of the painting depicts the joyous occasion of Christmas celebrations through music and song. Rossetti, …
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The Capitoline Wolf is a hollow-cast bronze statue that depicts the mythical animal of Roman tradition breastfeeding the twins Romulus and Remus. The ancient story connects the statue with the birth of Rome, making it an iconic piece of Roman history. Despite being used as an emblem for the 1960 Summer Olympics in Rome and …
The Pantheon is a remarkable and well-preserved temple built in Rome around the second century AD. Its interior design is considered more important than its exterior, making it a popular subject for architects and designers. The dome of the building is massive and rotunda-shaped, while the portico features symmetrical classical design with Corinthian columns. Marcus …
The Togatus Barberini is a first-century AD marble sculpture that can be seen at Centrale Montemartini in Rome. This Roman statue shows a patrician figure wearing a toga and holding two ancestral busts. The work was created during the reign of Emperor Augustus, which was an era in which many impressive artworks were produced. What …
This marble statue depicts Augustus, the first emperor of Rome, wearing the attire of a high priest known as Pontifex Maximus. The clothing is worn during religious rituals and identifies him as a sacred figure. The statue emphasizes Augustus’ reverence for ancient gods and traditions, which was typical of the classicizing style that dominated his …
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Rose Beuret was more than just a model to the renowned sculptor, Auguste Rodin. She was his companion for over 50 years and often served as his caretaker. Beuret’s uneducated background didn’t diminish her contributions as she maintained Rodin’s studio in their early days and provided support throughout his life. Rodin honored Beuret in art, …
Auguste Rodin’s sculpture, Jean de Fiennes, is one of six sculptures that make up The Burghers of Calais. Rodin chose to present ordinary men dressed in sackcloth with exaggerated facial expressions, elongated limbs, and heavily layered clothing. Not limited to just portraiture or figuration, the sculptor’s works attempted to convey emotion and narrative through an …
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Auguste Rodin’s The Fallen Caryatid Carrying an Urn, created around 1883, is considered one of his best compositions. This sculpture depicts a female figure carrying a burden and collapsing under its weight. Rodin incorporated the caryatid, an ancient Greek sculpted female figure serving as an architectural support, into his work by stripping the body of …
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Fugit Amor is a group sculpture created by Auguste Rodin and is part of The Gates of Hell, a grand composition depicting Dante Alighieri’s vision of Hell. The group depicts two bodies, a man and a woman, acrobatically clinging to each other in the midst of their consuming passion. This scene belongs to the “Circle …
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In 1932-33, Diego Rivera painted 27 fresco panels on the north and south walls of the Garden Court at the Detroit Institute of Arts. The dominant theme of the murals is the auto industry, paying tribute to industry and workers during the Great Depression. The South Wall depicts a scene from an automobile factory’s assembly …
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German artist Gerhard Richter’s 1996 Self-portrait painting is an oil on canvas piece that measures 20 1/16 x 18 1/8 inches. This small canvas serves as a leitmotif in Richter’s oeuvre, considered among the most important living contemporary artists and a significant figure in post-war German art. The painting does not depict recognizable imagery, revealing …
Gerhard Richter’s Seascape Cloudy is a painting that incorporates many of his signature techniques and styles. The work depicts an out-of-focus scene of a metallic sea under a gathering storm, utilizing colors that blur the boundary between painting and photography. This was the first seascape painting that Richter created, with his last one painted in …
German artist Gerhard Richter’s 1987 painting, Cathedral Corner, is a striking piece based on his own photograph of Cologne Cathedral from 1984. The artwork is entirely void of figuration and recognizable imagery; instead, it employs thick brushstrokes and monochromatic color to sweep across the canvas in a fluid motion that entirely fuses itself. Cathedral Corner …
Gerhard Richter’s painting “Administrative Building” is an oil on linen creation widely recognized as one of the most important works in Post-War German Art. Painted in 1964, the artwork measures 38 9/16 × 59 1/16 inches (98 × 150 cm) and belongs to the paintings’ classification. What immediately stands out in this piece is its …
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Portrait De Romaine Lacaux is an early Impressionism style painting by Pierre-Auguste Renoir that depicts an ideal of delicate, youthful beauty. It was painted in 1864 when Renoir was still an apprentice, staying at an artist’s colony in Barbizon, near Paris. The commission came from the vacationing Lacaux family. Renoir is considered one of the …
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Pierre-Auguste Renoir, a leading painter of the Impressionist style, was known for his depictions of Parisian modernity and leisure during the late 19th century. His famous painting “The Parisienne” (la Parisienne) from 1874 showcases a beautiful woman dressed in fashionable clothing standing against a background of flowing red drapery. The painting was considered scandalous at …
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Portrait of Victor Chocquet is a painting by Pierre-Auguste Renoir dated back to 1875. The painting features an avid supporter of the Impressionist movement and a collector of works by Renoir, Monet, and Cézanne. Chocquet commissioned the French artist to paint his portrait alongside a Delacroix painting from his collection. In the portrait, Renoir painted …
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The Wicked Pony is a well-known bronze statue created by Frederic Remington, an American artist who specialized in depictions of the American Old West. The sculpture depicts a cowboy trying to control a bucking bronco by grabbing its ears – a technique that Remington had witnessed in real life. He made only six early sand-cast …
Trooper of the Plains is a bronze sculpture created by Frederic Remington in 1909 as an ode to the mounted soldier of the 1860s. The artwork depicts a uniformed cavalryman riding his horse, with his saber raised high, ready for combat. Remington’s attention to historical detail is evident in the soldier’s attire – including his …
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American artist Frederic Remington created one of his most popular equestrian sculptures, The Rattlesnake, in 1905. This bronze sculpture depicts a cowboy riding a horse that is bending backwards to avoid being bitten by the coiled rattlesnake at its base. It showcases the artist’s keen attention to detail and skill in capturing the motion and …
The Outlaw, created in 1906 by Frederic Remington, is a bronze sculpture that depicts a scene from the American Old West. The dimensions of the artwork are 22 5/8 x 15 1/4 x 9 3/4 inches (57.5 x 38.7 x24.8 cm). It is inscribed with “Frederic Remington/Copyright by” on the base and “ROMAN BRONZE WORKS …
The Norther, a bronze sculpture from 1900, is one of Frederic Remington’s significant artworks. It depicts a horse with all four feet on the ground, frozen in place. Despite being the least popular of his cowboy sculptures during its initial release and considered a marketplace flop, it is now widely considered as one of Reminton’s …
Frederic Remington, the American artist and illustrator, was well-known for his depictions of the American Old West in the late 19th century. One of his famous sculptures is “The Mountain Man,” created in 1903. It was one of the first examples of Remington’s work acquired by The Metropolitan Museum of Art for its permanent collection. …
Renowned American artist Frederic Remington created the now-iconic oil painting, “Missing,” also known as “The Captive,” in 1899. The painting depicts a Native American man who appears to have been bound and taken away, leaving only his empty clothing behind. The use of deep earth tones and striking contrast draw the viewer’s attention to the …
One of the most significant works in the Denver Art Museum’s Western American art collection is The Cheyenne man racing on horseback, sculpted by Frederic Remington in 1901. A muscular rider can be seen leaning forward on his horse, holding a spear and a quirt while dressed in a loincloth and moccasins. This bronze sculpture …
The Bronco Buster is a bronze sculpture that was first copyrighted by Frederic Remington in 1895. One of the most popular American bronzes of the early 20th century, it depicts a cowboy breaking in a wild horse. A larger version of the sculpture was modeled in 1909. Remington was an American painter, illustrator, sculptor, and …
Self-Portrait at the Age of 34 is a painting by Rembrandt Van Rijn, completed in 1640. It depicts the artist wearing an elaborate costume from the previous century, including a cap with a scalloped edge that was a favorite attribute of the artist. This portrait is one of many self-portraits created by Rembrandt throughout his …
St. George and the Dragon is a small oil on wood cabinet painting created by renowned Italian Renaissance artist Raphael circa 1505. It measures 28.5 x 21.5 cm and is now housed in the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., after being part of the Andrew Mellon Collection. The painting features Roman soldier Saint …
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The Chigi Chapel, located in the Basilica of Santa Maria del Popolo, is home to one of Raphael’s most celebrated works. Commissioned by wealthy banker Agostino Chigi, the chapel was completed during Pope Alexander VII’s reign and is considered a prominent monument in the basilica. The chapel was designed by Raphael with a ground plan …
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